How do I tell what video card is on my MacBook Pro?

I want to download N.O.V.A. 2, but it says it can't run it with the RadeonX1600 and Intel GMA 950 video cards. So how do I tell if my MacBook can support this game?
Thanks.

TechnoSam wrote:
So I found this in the menu you directed me to: It said, "Graphics Intel HD Graphics 3000 384 MB"
Is that my card? Intel HD Graphics 3000?
Yep.

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